Hindu worship is often associated with sattvik offerings—fruits, sweets, and vegetarian meals served with reverence. But across India, there are ancient temples where meat, fish, and alcohol are ...

The quiet ritual of sindoor, vermilion powder pressed into the parting of a married Hindu woman’s hair each morning, and wiped off if one is widowed. It is as delicate as the first light touching ...

There are about 40 occult-related gangs operating in one province. Understanding what draws young people to them is key to ...

During Muharram, Shia Muslims observe deep mourning with symbolic elements like Taziya (replica of Imam Hussain's tomb), Alam ...

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By sealing it off, the then regime transformed Sangsad Bhaban into a sacred totem. Protesters stood outside it. The building ...

Discover what women should do during Sawan 2025 for blessings, marital happiness, and prosperity—rituals, fasting tips, pooja ...

Thanks to centuries of folklore, novels, movies, and TV shows, the tropes of vampires are carved deep into the popular ...

Ashura symbolizes the enduring struggle between truth and falsehood. The legacy of Imam Hussein (AS) continues to inspire ...

Iravan, Arjun’s son from Mahabharat, was sacrificed before the war. Know why he’s still worshipped today and how his legend ...

Analysis - Gang-related crime in South Africa is widespread, but is under-reported outside hotspots such as the Cape Flats in Cape Town or Westbury in Johannesburg. In these areas gangs are deeply ...

We marvel at “miraculous survivors” like Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of last month’s Air India disaster. But ...